Patents by Inventor Robert Draney

Robert Draney has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20060102415
    Abstract: A door interlock for a door of a work vehicle is provided, the door interlock including a switch, wherein the door interlock is movable between (a) an operating position in which the switch alternately indicates (1) that the door is open and (2) that the door is closed, and (b) an override position in which the switch indicates the door is closed regardless of the presence or absence of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Troy Menebroker, Robert Draney
  • Patent number: 6131674
    Abstract: A gripping apparatus for resisting sliding of a drilling machine in first and second directions during drilling operations is provided. The gripping apparatus is pivotably mounted on the anchoring assembly of the drilling machine. The drilling machine includes a reciprocating drill mounted on the boom thereof. During operation of the drilling machine, the reciprocating drill generates thrust and pullback forces which tend to move the drilling machine in the first and second directions, respectively. The gripping apparatus for resisting sliding of the drilling machine in first and second directions during drilling operations includes first and second gripping mechanisms which are moveable between a first disengaged storage position and a second support surface engaging, work position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Case Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Draney, Jeffrey Volden